As the results of extensive works in the area of discrimination,discrimination has negative impact on the development of any given nationdepending on the degree to which it is practiced and how it is practiced.Accordingly, developed countries have implemented a range of policies toeliminate discrimination.Korea has been making ongoing efforts to eliminate various forms ofdiscriminations since 1990. And in 2001, The National Human RightsCommission Act was promulgated and National Human Rights Commissionwas established as a national advocacy institution for human rightsprotection and protection against all forms of discrimination. However,according to gender equality indices published by World Economic Forum or UNDP, gender equality in Korea stands considerably lower than otherOECD countries. In other words, despite widespread legal protection,discrimination continues to exist and further efforts are needed to ensurethat the right not to be discriminated against is implemented effectivelyin Korea.This paper analysed the situation and trend of discrimination based onsex, age, and birthplace or birth country in Korea. And we reviewed lawson protection against discrimination and procedures to handle conflicts ofdiscrimination. And this paper conducted survey on Korean perceptionsand attitudes for discrimination. As the result of analysis, this studyrecommends various initiatives to improve discrimination law and toprotect effectively and advance the equality rights.